Impact Walker is likely headed for further evaluation after being pulled early. He'll be considered day-to-day until the team knows more about the severity of the right-hander's injury.
APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
TAIJUAN WALKER #99 - PITCHER - PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
3-7 W-L •
1.72 WHIP •
7.10 ERA
3-7 W-L
1.72 WHIP
7.10 ERA
Exits with shoulder issue Walker left Monday's start against the Phillies due to right shoulder irritation, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. He pitched two scoreless inning and struck out four prior to depart...
Taijuan Walker is Good to Go for the New York Mets Taijuan Walker will start for the New York Mets on Monday.
APRIL 9, 2022 • NESN.COM
Cleared for season debut Monday Walker (knee) completed a 45-pitch bullpen session Friday and will start Monday's game against the Phillies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact The veteran right-hander exited his final start of spring training Tuesday with knee soreness, but he had no issues during Friday's bullpen session and is ready for his 2022 debut. It's still worth monitoring Walker's status for the immediate future, as he was limited to begin spring training while recovering from a knee debridement procedure he underwent in January. He could at least face a workload restriction in his first couple outings of the campaign.
APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Taijuan Walker's knee soreness resurfaces in final spring start WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The shortened spring training has taken at least one victim on the Mets rotation.
APRIL 5, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Exits early with sore knee Walker left his start Tuesday against the Nationals after 1.1 innings due to a sore right knee, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact The soreness stems from a debridement procedure Walker underwent in mid-January. While the outing was a major disappointment, as he gave up six runs while recording just four outs, he's still expected to make his first turn in the rotation, which lines up for April 11 against the Phillies. He probably won't be able to pitch particularly deep in that game, as his early exit Tuesday prevented him from building up his pitch count. Walker estimated that he'll likely be limited to around 60-to-65 pitches in his first regular-season start, if cleared to pitch, according to Tim Healey of Newsday.
APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Another good outing Walker threw 3.2 scoreless innings in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact After throwing two scoreless frames in his spring training debut, Walker turned in another good performance Thursday. Most importantly, he built up to 54 pitches, 35 of which went for strikes. That should put Walker in good position to make the Opening Day roster and start the campaign in the rotation, though he may not throw more than five innings in his first regular-season outing.
MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sharp in spring debut Walker allowed one hit over two scoreless innings without walking or striking out a batter in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals.
Impact The one hit Walker gave up came on a sun-aided popup that didn't leave the infield. The veteran right-hander came into camp behind the rest of the Mets starting pitchers after undergoing knee surgery in January, but he appeared healthy Saturday and Bill Ladson of MLB.com reports that Walker believes there's still enough time left in the spring for him to build up to five innings for his first regular-season outing. While he'd likely be on an early pitch count, Walker may be able to slot into the fifth starter spot in the Opening Day rotation rather than having to skip a turn or two.
MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scheduled for Saturday appearance Walker (knee) is slated to pitch behind starter David Peterson in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Walker will finally be making his spring debut this weekend after a mid-January procedure on his right knee had kept him about two weeks behind the Mets' other starting pitchers thus far in camp. Though the right-hander hasn't said whether he plans to be ready to go for Opening Day, how long he works and how he fares in Saturday's contest will likely be a deciding factor. Walker earned his first All-Star nod in his first season with the Mets in 2021, but he faded badly in the second half to finish with a 4.47 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 146:55 K:BB in 159 frames.
MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tosses batting practice Saturday Walker (knee) was able to throw a live batting practice session Saturday.
Impact A previous report indicated Walker would get the start for the Mets in Saturday's Grapefruit League game, but prospect Josh Walker got the nod for the game and Taijuan was limited to work on a back field. The right-handed Walker is behind the rest of the Mets' rotation as he recovers from the minor knee surgery he underwent in January, but the fact that he was able to get some mound work in Saturday is encouraging. The club hasn't ruled him out yet for the Opening Day rotation, but it wouldn't be surprising to see Walker miss a turn or two in April as the Mets try to ensure he's 100 percent healthy.
MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Grapefruit League opener Walker (knee) will start Saturday's Grapefruit League opener against Washington, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact Walker underwent a debridement procedure on his right knee in mid-January, and he's slightly behind the team's other starting pitchers to begin spring training. However, he'll still draw the start during the Mets' first spring game. The right-hander hasn't yet ruled himself out for Opening Day but said that he won't rush to return by the start of the regular season. If Walker is unavailable to begin the year, Tyler Megill and David Peterson would likely compete for a spot in the rotation.
MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Taijuan Walker is 'a week or two behind' rest of the Mets rotation after knee surgery PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — The Mets are still hopeful Taijuan Walker will break camp with them before opening day, but it’s no guarantee.
MARCH 16, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Not ruling self out for Opening Day Walker (knee) said Tuesday that he believes he's about a week or two behind the Mets' other starting pitchers, but he's not yet willing to rule himself out from being part of the O...
Impact Though Walker was since thrown off a mound since reporting to big-league camp at the conclusion of the lockout, he doesn't appear to have as many bullpen sessions under his belt as his fellow starters at this point in the spring. He underwent a debridement procedure on his right knee Jan. 14, and though he's since made a recovery from that injury, he wasn't able to do his typical offseason buildup program while he was on the mend from surgery. Walker noted that he won't try to rush to be ready for the start of the season, so at this point, it seems more likely than not that he won't break camp with the big club. If Walker ends up on the injured list to begin the season, Tylor Megill and David Peterson would likely represent the top candidates to step in as the Mets' temporary No. 5 starter.
MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mets' Rotation Depth May Be Put To Test Early On After Taijuan Walker's Knee Surgery The Mets’ rotation depth may be put to the test early in the season after it was revealed that Taijuan Walker is recovering from mid-January...
MARCH 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Throwing off mound Walker (knee) is throwing off a mound and going through a running program as he returns from a debridement procedure on his right knee in January, Mike Puma of the New York Post re...
Impact Manager Buck Showalter said earlier in the day there's a chance the 29-year-old is ready for the first turn through the rotation, and there's now a better idea of where Walker currently stands in his rehab program. The right-hander will continue the mound work and running progression until receiving clearance to further ramp up his rehab.
MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Behind schedule early in camp Manager Buck Showalter revealed Monday that Walker underwent a right knee procedure Jan. 14, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
Impact Walker is behind some of the Mets' other starting pitchers early in camp following his offseason surgery, but Showalter is hopeful that the right-hander still has a chance to be ready in time for Opening Day. In his first season with the Mets last year, Walker posted a 4.47 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in 30 appearances (29 starts). While any potential absence to begin the 2022 campaign would likely be a short-term one, Tylor Megill and David Peterson would be candidates to fill in if Walker is forced to miss time.
MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Strong start wasted Wednesday Walker didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Marlins, giving up two runs on two hits and three walks over 7.1 innings. He struck out five.
Impact He took a shutout into the eighth inning, but after Lewin Diaz led off the frame with a double and Walker then issued a one-out walk to Eddy Alvarez, the right-hander got the hook after 90 pitches (57 strikes) and had to watch as Seth Lugo let both inherited runners score plus one more, costing Walker his eighth win. He struggled throughout the second half of the season but was able to deliver a strong performance in his final start. Walker wraps up the 2021 campaign with a 4.47 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 146:55 K:BB through 159 innings.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Taijuan Walker: Three important numbers from his 2021 NY Mets season Taijuan Walker was a bit of an enigma for the Mets in the 2021 season. Here are three stats that define his campaign.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • NORTHJERSEY.COM
Knocked out early Walker (7-11) allowed six runs on six hits and two walks with one strikeout over two innings, taking the loss in Wednesday's 12-5 defeat to the Red Sox.
Impact This was another disastrous outing for Walker, as the right-hander labored through two innings of painful baseball. Kyle Schwarber threw a jab in the first inning with a solo homer, then landed the knockout punch in the second with a three-run round-tripper. Walker has now allowed nine home runs in his last five starts and has pitched to an 8.10 ERA over that same span. With a contract that could feasibly see the 29-year-old remain in Queens for two more seasons, the Mets better hope that the one-time All-Star figures things out.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Schwarber, Sale help Boston win 7th in a row, 12-5 over Mets
Kyle Schwarber homered twice and scored four times to lead the yellow-and-blue-clad Red Sox to their seventh straight win, 12-5 over the New York MetsSEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wild card leader Red Sox beat stumbling Mets 6-3, 6th in row
Xander Bogaerts hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the fifth inning and a two-run double in the sixth, lifting the AL wild-card leading Boston Red Sox over the stumbling New York Met...SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lindor's 3rd homer lifts Mets whistling past Yanks 7-6
Francisco Lindor broke an eighth-inning tie with his third homer, sending a drive whistling into the right-field seats after a pitch tipping spat with Giancarlo Stanton, and the Me...SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shelled for three homers Walker allowed five earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out eight across six innings in the loss to the Yankees on Saturday. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact Walker surrendered three home runs, all in the second inning. All five runs he allowed came in that inning via home runs. He has struggled recently, posting a 6.85 ERA in 22.1 innings over his last four starts. His next start is scheduled for Friday against the Phillies.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Judge HRs twice, rallies Yanks past Mets on 9/11 anniversary
Aaron Judge tied it with his second homer of the game in the eighth inning, Mets infielder Javier Báez gave away the lead with an error a few at-bats later and the New York Yankees...SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Walker scheduled to start for New York against New York
The Yankees will start Corey Kluber on Saturday and the Mets are expected to counter with Taijuan WalkerSEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
